Scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel have decided that a clove of garlic a day may indeed have the power to ward off infections from the common cold to E Coli according to the editor of Canine Health Concern Catherine O’Driscoll.

Researchers have found that fresh garlic disarms many poisons found in bacteria, viruses, and fungi, which underpins claims that garlic keeps cholesterol levels down and acts as an anti oxidant.

So while your preparing garlic for your cat or dog’s dinner have a clove yourself! The editor mentions that she has found if you chew a raw clove of garlic the moment you feel a cold starting, then the cold starting will not materialise.